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Old 25-11-2009, 05:28 PM
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Default Verdict on 20% Meths

Had my first opportunity of seeing what the 20% Meths felt like this morning as I had a site meeting in Basildon and decided to take the P1.

I'm obviously not talking Track Day driving as the roads were occupied but I had the odd opportunity of getting in the boost range and there was a slight increase in performance and it felt more responsive however not heaps more. I was shifting really early at 5500 due to noise levels that seemed to be distracting other motorists, but an increase of acceleration was evident.

On the return trip I had about about half a mile of empty lane in front of me so leaving it in 6th I slowly built up and at exactly 4 grand (105mph) I floored it. First thing I noticed out the corner of my left eye was a red light on the Defi Turbo boost gauge (which never normally happens). The turbo is set at 2.1 bar and this proved the Meths made a difference as it shot past that causing the red light, so I lifted off power. Not sure what bar it was because the needle went as far as it could and there is no reading at that point. (may need a gauge with readings up to 3.0.

It proved a waste of time really so I am looking forward to getting it on the next track day, hopefully before xmas.

The Launch Control is totally mad and very advisable to you guys. I can test this properly at the next track day too.

I tried it last week at home but the Mrs became slightly concerned when I nearly set fire to the front garden.

I believe I upset a neighbour too, as she has mentioned to someone that her dog hadn't left it's kennel since the Launch Control test four days ago, so I will have to wait until I am at the track before I can use it properly and I will let you know.
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